My Worst Fish Nightmare Has Come True

[CKJ]

Carole, I'm so sorry to hear about Tora having dropsy. I also experienced it with a fish I had in the past. I hope the medication work and Tora recovers ~

 

[waterfaller1]

Thank you all. I know how strongly we can turn things around with our good energy!

Agreed completely

What I should have said, was nothing looks worse. As pointed out there are some other diseases and bacterias that are far worse and much more dangerous.

Thanks. Yeah, I ended up having to put down all the fish that were showing severe symptoms (which I don't normally believe in doing, usually I just keep trying treatments and prayer, but I have family members with immune diseases and severe allergies to antibiotics) and sent the rest to a rescue that sort of does hospice care for fish. People tried telling me that there was a pretty much million to one chance of a human contracting it, until the large number of people that did started chiming in. It's a very scary business when you know for sure that the disease you're dealing with in your pets could potentially kill someone in your family (I actually did the gram stain to confirm it).

I hope your fin baby recovers. I have a big soft spot for those pudgy little goldies.

How very frightening!

I cringed when I read your title. I hope she will be alright, Carole. I lost Ponyo to Dropsy so know what you are going through.

I know Marie, I am so sorry.Thank you.

So sorry to be reading this thread Carole. Know the feeling of helplessness you are going through. We had our beautiful fish poorly and even the Vet who lived around the corner from us tried hard to save him by giving him all the treatment he could. Needless to say we were not lucky but wish you all the very best with your beautiful fish and do know what you are going through.
Ours used to ping the sides of the tank with mouthfuls of grit from the bottom when he wanted our attention to feed him. Know you are doing the best you can for him and wish you both well.

Thank you Ann. We get so attached...a lot of people would not understand.

I don't know anything about fish but I hope your little one gets better.

What do you mean metronidazole is banned in California? I don't know about prescribing it for fish, but it is prescribed regularly in CA for humans and animals.

I might be confused with another thing for the CA part, but I know it isn't available in places like Australia for example. There is some substance...I know it's illegal or at least carries big warnings in the state of CA because it is stated that it can cause cancer.

 

[waterfaller1]

Tora in qt

 

[Macawnutz]

Awwww, I'm so sorry Carole. Tora is in my prayers.

 

[Billie Faye]

So sorry...and sending HEALING energy for her...

 

[marian]

So sorry carole....hope she pulls through.

 

[lotus15]

Sending you and Tora prayers and positive thoughts!!!

 

[Merlie]

I know nothing about fish, so I don't know what "dropsy" is, but I hope your able to pull her through. Keeping you both in my prayers. I've always wanted a fish tank, nothing huge or crazy, but something nice and peaceful, and reading about all the stuff that can go wrong has always scared me.

 

[waterfaller1]

Thank you all for caring!!
Dropsy is basically a symptom that occurs, it bloats the fish if you will, as a result of an internal bacterial infection. The epsom salt reduces the retained water. The heat helps relieve the discomfort and promotes healing. And the metro cures the bacterial infection. Since fish are kind of sensitive to changes, it is a dance.

 

[expressmailtome]

I am so very sorry. If anyone can save her it is you.

Matt

 

[Quest]

I am sorry Carole.

 

[Love My Zons]

I am sorry Carole. I hope she responds to the treatment. It is a horrible disease and just so sad.

 

[Welshanne]

How are you both today Carole? Been thinking of you and just praying things will improve. If she is going to recover it is with you as you are able to look after her so well. Good luck.

 

[mimisaur]

Poor fishie, I hope she pulls through!

 

[waterfaller1]

Thanks everyone. My biggest problem right now is she is not eating. My fish guru friend says I may have to try to syringe feed her. That should be interesting.

 

[McLaughlane]

I'm sorry your fish is sick. I hope she will be ok! Fingers crossed.

 

[Birdiemarie]

Thanks everyone. My biggest problem right now is she is not eating. My fish guru friend says I may have to try to syringe feed her. That should be interesting.

Yikes, Carole. I hope it is successful.

 

[Welshanne]

Best of luck with that one carole. Puts towelling chaz and feeding him into the shade!

 

[akijoy]

Hey Carole, thinking about you and Tora today and hoping for the best!

 

[Danita]

Let us know how it goes.
Sorry about this